Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 30, 2009

Framed by Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2009 is “Framed by Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy )). The original explanation runs about 122 words.

From the explanation

“Last Sunday’s fading evening twilight featured a young crescent Moon along the western horizon. The young Moon also shared the sky with the lovely Pleiades star cluster and wandering planet Mercury .”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 30, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 122 words

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The Moon Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 30, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-april-30-framed-by-clouds

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